Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2020

This article was contributed by Nancy Miller, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Texas A&M University. As an academic teaching graphic design, keeping up with the ever-evolving shifts in technology and forecasting occupational trends in professional practice can be overwhelming. Two data sets of national (U.S.)

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 30, 2024

So, you’re curious about what graphic designers actually make, right? Think about it: Are you picturing a designer working in a big agency? We’re talking about two main paths: employed designers and freelance designers. Experience Matters: Just like in any job, experience plays a big role.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 30, 2023

Freelance designer and illustrator Hatiye Garip is part of an ever-growing community of creatives making art more inclusive and accessible for all. One such creative who is making a positive difference is Turkey-based designer and illustrator Hatiye Garip. It jumped to the next level with my accessible comic book.

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Design Milk

APRIL 20, 2023

Yew Yew Sunset Bong This colorful borosilicate glass piece gives off the impression it could be a design object found within the likes of the MoMA gift shop or Design Within Reach. Vessel Pipe The pun-loving side of us would like to say this smoking tool’s design is piping hot , but that would be a misnomer.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 17, 2021

When you’re a video editor, having the best tools to do your job is extremely important but if your current technology is out of date, how do you know what the best replacement would be? Well, we thought we would offer some help and share our picks of the best graphics cards for video editing in 2021. Best laptops for designers.

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Eye on Design

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

When Lesley Carter*, 26, first saw the salaries listed in the Graphic Design Salary Transparency Spreadsheet in January 2020, she took several screenshots. For Carter, the information in the spreadsheet was a revelation: The median salary for her skill level in New York was much higher than at her previous place of employment.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

How Much Do Graphic Designers Make? Graphic design is an exciting and creative field that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. Graphic designers use colour, images, fonts, and layouts to create designs for publications, websites, packaging, and more. What is a Graphic Designer?

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Throughout your career as a graphic designer, illustrator, or any other creative role you may have, there are generally three-mile markers during your career. The mid-point in your career where you’ve had some success and have some great clients, but you haven’t reached the level of a seasoned pro.

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UX Collective

JANUARY 13, 2022

State of UX 2022 Illustration by Manoel do Amaral Everything Google does has massive scale and reach and its UX Design Certificate launched on Coursera this year (i.e, Since its launch, we at the UX Collective have seen an unbelievable number of designers looking to learn more about UX as a career.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Graphic Design Salary Guide: Everything You Need to Know Are you a graphic designer wondering how much money you could make in 2024? Or you're considering a career change into graphic design and want to know the earning potential. Let's dive in!

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 10, 2023

10 Tips to Bag Your First Graphic Design Gig So, you want to break into the world of graphic design ? You can kickstart your freelance graphic design career with strategic planning and persistent effort. Research the most sought-after designs today—UI/UX, logo, advertisement, packaging, brochure, etc.—along

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Shillington

JANUARY 17, 2020

Are you getting paid correctly for the work you do, and the level of experience you have? It’s an important question, but one that too few working in graphic design ask themselves on a regular basis. Or, if you’re about to enter the profession, what kind of entry-level graphic design salary you might expect.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Graphic Design Skills You Need to Start a Career in Design. A graphic designer needs the skills to understand various design processes and tools. This includes creating print and web designs and user interface designs for websites and mobile apps. You can learn how to design from scratch.

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Just Creative

MARCH 28, 2023

Graphic design is a challenging job that requires serious hardware and software so it’s no wonder you’re looking for the best laptop for graphic design. If you need more power, see our list of the best desktop computers for graphic designers. Here are our top 3 picks to save you time.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How To Get An Online Graphic Design Degree Graphic design is a fun, creative field that blends art and technology. As a graphic designer, you can use your artistic talents to communicate ideas visually through images, layouts, typography, colours, and more. Why Study Graphic Design Online?

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UX Collective

JUNE 30, 2023

The road to design maturity gets longer The inflation of design as a profession and why I no longer call myself a service designer Photo is by Jan Huber from Unsplash I love doing service design. When I looked up the available MSC programs, I was immediately drawn to Product Service System Design. I loved the idea!

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Just Creative

AUGUST 27, 2023

For those eager to delve into the realm of graphic design, we suggest checking out our list of the best free graphic design courses. Pros Cons Extensive class library in design, illustration, and creative fields. If you’re unsure where to start, take a look at all these great options.

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UX Collective

MAY 10, 2021

I should have accounted for the fact that this is a well-documented phenomenon, the Pew Research Center reported that half of all women in STEM-related jobs have themselves reported experiencing gender discrimination at work. Susan Kare was one of the first graphic designers to make computers user-friendly.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 29, 2023

The Ultimate Graphic Designer Salary Guide Are you ready to dive deep into the world of graphic designer salaries? To get to the heart of the matter, we’ll examine each aspect – from location and experience level to educational background and the sector they work in. Mind-blowing, right?

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Graphic Design Career: Skills, Salary, and Opportunities Crucial to visual communication, graphic designers use computer software or hand skills to create visual concepts. They work in advertising, publishing or specialised design services to help businesses reach audiences visually.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2025

But there are also some amazing tools, like Uppbeat a music, sound effects and motion graphics platform that can cut down the number of decisions you need to make, streamline your processes, and make your life a lot easier. But raising that content to a premium level of quality. that was another story. Sounds good, right?

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 28, 2023

With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. A freelancing website, a freelance job site or a freelance job board is an online platform designed to connect freelance workers with clients offering short-term, project-based work opportunities.

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 17, 2023

I had the privilege of interviewing some truly inspirational graphic designers , web designers, marketing experts, and other creative professionals to gather insights on managing career transitions. However, each job, client, or project carries valuable lessons. Read more 1. We failed to achieve that,” he explained.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Putting together a kick-ass graphic design portfolio isn’t just something you need to worry about when you’re a student. You need to think about maintaining, improving and evolving your portfolio throughout your graphic design career. Discover Our Course What is a Graphic Design Portfolio? Aries Moross 2.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here, there would be a combination between CMS and your site’s design. The site design includes CMS as well, and that makes it easier to update the content without having to manually update the pages via HTML, moving it and the other files with FTP, etc. Technical barriers are low for entry-level developers.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 13, 2024

Laptop vs Desktop for Graphic Designers: Which Should You Choose? Graphic designers have a tough choice when selecting their primary workstation: laptop vs desktop. This comprehensive guide examines the key factors graphic designers must weigh when deciding between portable laptops and powerful desktops.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 21, 2023

Are you ready to take your artistic journey to a whole new level? With the growing demand for digital art and design, these ingenious devices have become indispensable tools for artists worldwide. More pressure levels allow for greater control over line thickness and opacity, resulting in more natural and expressive artwork.

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Shillington

JUNE 22, 2021

Dive into Design Shillington Half Scholarships and a new opportunity— the Diversity in Design Full Scholarships + Industry Mentorships. Job prior to Shillington: Technical Designer. Scholarship entry: Powerpoint/Google Slideshow. Why did you want to study design and what made you decide on Shillington?

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Unlike a regular keyboard, a mechanical keyboard can provide a user with a level of feel and feedback that cannot be matched. These are perfect for graphic designers, programmers, creatives and everyone in between. This design is much smaller and crammed together to save space. How to choose a mechanical keyboard.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 14, 2024

The 5 Best Graphics Tablets With Screens for Digital Artists Digital art has exploded in popularity over the last decade. With the rise of concept art for video games and films, more illustrators are turning to graphics tablets with screens to unleash their creative talents. What Should You Look For In a Graphics Tablet With Screen?

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Design Week

MAY 28, 2020

When they first applied to courses years ago, no graduating design student could have predicted the way they’d be ending their university career in 2020. So how can the Class of 2020 navigate the job market in the age of the coronavirus, and how are things likely to change as the country begins to move forward?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 11, 2022

10 Tools to be Productive as a Graphic Design Student. As a graphic design student, you’ll constantly be pressured to deliver competently made projects such as brand guidelines, posters, essays, and case studies. This can all get overwhelming no matter how much you love graphic design.

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Putting together a kick-ass graphic design portfolio isn’t just something you need to worry about when you’re a student. You need to think about maintaining, improving and evolving your portfolio throughout your graphic design career. We all know a winning portfolio is vital when you’re going for a new job.

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Graphic Mama

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Searching for some good platforms to hire freelance designers? The benefits of hiring freelance designers for your creative project are many. Nowadays, there are many sites on the web to recruit talents – some more narrowly focused on certain types of freelancers (such as UX designers, web designers, etc.)

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Create window and floor graphics – Print custom decals, clings, and graphics to decorate storefronts, office spaces , and events. Print artwork and photography – Photographers and graphic artists can print portfolio pieces, murals, and oversized media. Standard options range from 24″ to 64 “+.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

There Are Technical Issues Pixelated logos that don't scale well digitally or reproduction issues with print clarity indicate a refreshed design is needed. Designer Reputation In-demand logo designers carry more cachet, with companies like Landor Associates charging over £75,000 and industry stars like Paul Rand commanding over £400,000.

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Shillington

JANUARY 5, 2023

Are you getting paid correctly for the work you do, and the level of experience you have? It’s an important question, but one that too few working in graphic design ask themselves on a regular basis. Or, if you’re about to enter the profession, what kind of entry-level graphic design salary you might expect.

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